Ktísma — G2938

Definition

neuter noun

an original formation (concretely), i.e. product (created thing)

1. (Vulg.creatura) (A. V. creature)
2. contextually and metaphorically, κτίσμα Θεοῦ, transformed by divine power to a moral newness of soul, spoken of true Christians as created anew by regeneration

Usually translated as

creature

Origin

from G2936

• ktízō (G2936)

Occurrences

Ktísma occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Timothy (1), James (1), Revelation (2)

• 1 Timothy 4:4 — For every creature (κτίσμα) of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
• James 1:18 — Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures (κτισμάτων).
• Revelation 5:13 — And every creature (κτίσμα) which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
• Revelation 8:9 — And the third part of the creatures (κτισμάτων) which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed.